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China Briefing
AmCham China Business Climate Survey 2024: Key Takeaways
02/07/2024The 2024 AmCham survey on the business environment in China reveals improved country financial outlook and return as a top investment hub. However, challenges associated with geopolitics, market access, fair treatment, and regulatory changes persist among U.S. businesses in China, which we discuss in this brief.
ASEAN Briefing
Guide to Indonesia's Halal Certification Requirement: Q & A
02/07/2024Indonesia's GR 39/2021 mandates businesses in most industries to be Halal compliant and Halal certified.
Vietnam Briefing
Significant Cultural Events to Note When Doing Business in Vietnam
02/07/2024With Tet just days away the Vietnam Briefing takes a look at key cultural events in Vietnam and what foreign firms should know about these important holidays.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Implements Mandatory Reporting of Business Operator Income on Electronic Platforms
02/06/2024Thailand’s Revenue Department has required electronic platforms such as e-commerce and e-marketplaces to disclose their revenue from the business operators on their platforms.
China Briefing
2024 Guidelines for Foreigners to Live and Work in China
02/06/2024The updated guidelines released by China’s Ministry of Commerce outline essential procedures and considerations for foreign businesspersons living and working in China, covering accommodations, visas, work permits, and emergency protocols.
India Briefing
Understanding Accelerated Depreciation of Solar Power Assets in India
02/06/2024Accelerated depreciation is a crucial driver of investments in the adoption of solar power in India, offering commercial and industrial consumers faster depreciation on solar power plant investments than traditional plants and machinery.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam to Offer Reduced Tariffs on Select Cambodian Goods
02/06/2024Preferential import tariffs for some Cambodian goods entering Vietnam have been introduced and could boost trade between these two neighbors. Here are the details.
Middle East Briefing
Malaysia and UAE Ramp Up Collaboration on Data Center Development
02/06/2024The UAE and Malaysia have signed an MoU to advance investment cooperation on digital infrastructure, including data center and AI assets.
China Briefing
German Chamber’s Business Confidence Survey 2023/24: Key Findings
02/05/2024Per the German Chamber’s Business Confidence Survey 2023/24, large companies are committed to the China market, especially in the high-tech and automotive sectors. We discuss the survey's findings based on information collected between Sept. and Oct. 2023.
China Briefing
China-Germany Bilateral Direct Investment: Trends and Outlook
02/05/2024China and Germany remain important investment partners, despite the mutual decline in FDI flows registered in 2023. We analyze recent trends and discuss the sectors that continue to drive bilateral investment.
India Briefing
EV Sector in India: Production Capacity, Government Targets, and Market Performance
02/05/2024In this market brief, we discuss consumer purchasing trends in the automotive market and India's steadily expanding EV production capacity. We spotlight top industry players and their manufacturing bases, as well as govt. incentives and targets to 2030.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Toy Market: An Overview 2024
02/05/2024In this article the Vietnam Briefing looks at Vietnam's toy market and the challenges and opportunities it presents for foreign firms.